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Recipe: Tired of everyday vegetables? Then make Rajasthani style chutney ‘Dahi Chili’ at home.
Samira Vishwas | April 8, 2026 8:24 AM CST

  • Have you ever eaten curd chili?
  • If not, get the recipe today.
  • It is a popular dish made in Rajasthan.

Rajasthani food culture is tasty, simple and rich in traditional spices. Because of its dry climate, sustainable and low-water foods are more popular. One such special dish is curd chilli. These chillies are generally dried and stored in the sun and then prepared with curd, spices and a light batter. Its taste is sour, tangy and slightly crunchy, which goes well with plain Varan-Bhat, Khichdi or millet bread.

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In Rajasthani households, this Dahi Chilli is very popular as a side dish. This is due to less ingredients, quick preparation and great taste Recipe Everyone should try it at least once. You can store this chili for several days.

Materials:

  • Green chillies – 10 to 12
  • Curd – 1 cup
  • Salt – as per taste
  • Turmeric – half a spoon
  • Mustard – half teaspoon
  • Cumin – half teaspoon
  • Asafoetida – a pinch
  • Oil – 2 tbsp

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Action:

  • First of all wash the green chillies and dry them. Cut them in half and remove the seeds.
  • Add curd, salt and turmeric in a bowl and whisk well.
  • Add chillies to this curd and mix well and let it simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida to it.
  • Now add crushed chillies to this batter and fry on medium flame.
  • Cook until the chillies are slightly crispy and light golden.
  • Turn off the heat and serve the curd chili hot.
  • This Rajasthani Curd Chilli gives a different flavor to a simple meal and can be stored for a long time.
  • You can enjoy this dish with chapati or bread.


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